Daycare GA PreK Assistant at Kids R Kids Sandy Plains Academy

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:401(k) MatchingComplementary Health InsuranceDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFree Health insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurancePaid TrainingMonthly Teacher AppreciationJob detailsJob TypeFull-timeQualificationsHigh school or equivalent (Preferred)Teaching: 1 year (Preferred not Required )Childcare: 1 year (Preferred not Required )CPR Certification (Preferred not Required )Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred not Required)Full Job DescriptionPosition Description- A Preschool Teacher or Assistant Teacher takes care of children when parents are not available and they must keep children safe from harm while meeting their basic needs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Preschool Teacher or Assistant TeacherMonitors and supervises children keeping them safe and healthy.Prepares food and snacks for children and organizes meal time.Helps children maintain good hygiene and changes the diapers of infants and toddlers. * Organizes activities designed to help children learn about their world and develop their own interests.Creates schedules to ensure that children have adequate physical activity, rest, food and intellectual stimulation.Watches for any signs of behavioral or emotional problems in children and alerts parents to the problems.Keeps records of children’s routines throughout the day.Introduces babies, toddlers and small children to basic concepts like reading and sharing toys.Works with children on language skills and creative activities like art, music and dance.Preschool Teacher or Assistant Teacher Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities GA PreK Assistant has the ability to be open-minded about cultural diversity.Possesses the ability to keep children engaged and under control.GA PreK Assistant demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage time and multi-task effectively.Displays excellent reading comprehension skills.GA PreK Assistant Exhibits strong active listening skills and social perceptiveness abilities.Has good balance and coordination abilities.GA PreK Assistant Possesses the ability to make sound judgments as well as strong decision making skills. Education and Experience Preschool Teacher or Assistant Teacher High School diploma.State license which requires passage of a criminal background check.Lead Teacher Child Development Associate (CDA) certification through the Council for Professional Recognition.(preferred)Certification in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through the American Red Cross.Preschool Teacher or Assistant Teacher Work EnvironmentLead Teacher or Assistant spends most of the day moving around the room interacting with and caring for children.Has to lift and carry children, move tables and chairs, bend and pick up toys, reach high shelves and sit on the floor to play games throughout the day.Lead Teacher or Assistant experiences a high level of noise at times during the day.Preschool Teacher or Assistant Teacher spends part of the day outside watching children play when the weather is good.Lead Teacher or Assistant deals with minor injuries or other accidents that may occur with young children.Washes hands frequently throughout the day, especially after each diaper change, after helping each child in the bathroom and before serving lunch or snacks.Work RemotelyNoJob Types: Full-timeSupplemental Pay:Bonus payEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:CPR Certification (Preferred)Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)Work Location: One location